assistance

[uh-sis-tuhns]

noun

1. the act of assisting; help; aid; support.

assistance

/ əˈsɪstəns /

noun

1. help; support

2. the act of assisting

3. informal,  See national assistance

Other Word Forms

• reassistance noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of assistance¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English assistence, from Medieval Latin assistentia; assist + -ance

Example Sentences

We also don't know if any UK nationals are involved - the UK foreign office has said it is aware of the incident and is ready to provide consular assistance to any affected British nationals.

From BBC

Kim’s growing diplomatic ambitions have in recent years involved a defense pact with Russia and the deployment of North Korean soldiers to the war in Ukraine in exchange for technological and military assistance.

From Los Angeles Times

With her family’s care and assistance, she made her way back to school, finishing her undergraduate degree at Vermont College, then enrolling in an MA program in creative writing at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

From Los Angeles Times

A statement on its website states it is showing solidarity while "the Israeli government is preventing urgent humanitarian assistance from entering Gaza".

From BBC

Israeli authorities have characterised a previous attempt to sail aid to Gaza as a publicity stunt that offered no real humanitarian assistance.

From BBC

Related Words

• aid 
• backing 
• benefit 
• compensation 
• cooperation 
• help 
• relief 
• service 
• support